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Balecha Family History

Balecha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malecha, Blecha, Balch, Balich, Blech, Bacha, Caleca, Baluch, Klecha

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Where is the Balecha family from?

You can see how Balecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balecha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balecha family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balecha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balecha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balecha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Balecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balecha census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Balecha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Balecha. For the veterans among your Balecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balecha lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Balecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balecha in 1979 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balecha ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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